Sengokuhara, Hakone’s northern plateau, is a tranquil expanse of pampas grass and rolling hills, home to the Pola Museum and Venetian Glass Museum, offering tourists a peaceful retreat from Gora’s bustle. Onsen hotels here (¥15,000–¥50,000/night) range from mid-range to luxury, featuring private hot spring baths, kaiseki menus, and views of the Hakone caldera, ideal after exploring Choanji Temple or the Little Prince Museum. A 20-minute bus from Hakone-Yumoto, these stays nea

Hakone-Yumoto, the region’s welcoming entrance, buzzes with souvenir shops and riverside charm, where Hakone-Yumoto Station links to...

Gora, Hakone’s elevated heart, is a haven of steaming onsens and lush hills, where the Hakone Tozan Railway winds past blooming...

Hiroshima’s quieter corners, like Hijiyama Park’s art museums or Takanobashi’s retro arcades, pulse with creativity, offering tourists a...

Hiroshima’s family-friendly zones, like the Peace Park area or Miyajima’s deer-filled paths, mix education with fun, from the Peace...

Hiroshima’s coastline along the Seto Inland Sea, from Miyajima’s shores to the city’s southern edges, offers a serene escape with views of islands and ferries gliding to Matsuyama. Boutique hotels here (¥20,000–¥50,000/night) blend modern design with seaside charm, near tram lines or shuttle buses to Hiroshima Station (30 minutes) or Peace Park (20 minutes). Perfect for tourists visiting Hiroshima Marina Hop or relaxing post-Miyajima, these mid-range to luxury stays feature r

Nagarekawa, Hiroshima’s nightlife hub, pulses with bars, karaoke lounges, and pachinko parlors, a stone’s throw from Hondori’s shops and...

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, a poignant tribute to resilience, sits where the Motoyasu River meets the Atomic Bomb Dome, drawing...

Kanayama, Nagoya’s southern hub, thrives with jazz clubs, the Congress Center, and Kanayama Station’s JR and Meitetsu lines, offering...

Tokyo Bay’s Urayasu area, home to Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea, is a family magnet, offering hotels with spacious rooms, kid-friendly...

Shinjuku, Tokyo’s neon-lit epicenter, pulses with energy, blending towering skyscrapers, vibrant nightlife, and serene pockets like...